I embarked on my Monday a pure, upstanding member of society. My itinerary for the day included an early rise, a refreshing constitutional, abstention from high caloric food or bracing drink, completion of my work in a timely and thoughtful manner,…More »
Hooray for Yelp Eliteing in my neck of the woods! Not only do I get to push my chair back from my standard-issue, ergonomic Financial District desk, stretch mightily, and walk the 2 minutes around the corner for free booze, but I also get to know…More »
B-list celebrity ahoy!
Highlight of my night, besides the wee cupcakes, wee cups of booze, and reawakening my love for charcoal figure drawing? Walking up to Jason Santos, receiving my little yogurt cake, and asking him point blank if Hell's Kitchen…More »
Is it me, or has there been a serious glut in the amount of food at Yelp events lately? Like, I don't need to eat dinner beforehand anymore. Like, people greeting you at the door with martinis and sliders. Like, yoohoo, foodboy! and you're…More »
Ooh la la, Petit Robert! A swanky, sassy locale for a swanky, sassy bunch. The nibbles were by and large a delight, and included the only breaded shrimp I've ever had where the shrimp maintained its succulence beneath a non-oily coating, and the…More »
Yelp's tried and true provision of a B-list celebrity to add just that extra thrill to the evening has once again failed to disappoint: One Mr. John Stevens of American Idol Fame (season 4? Maybe? The Fantasia season, a.k.a. the only one I watched)…More »
Oh, hello 100th Yelp review.
Oh, hi Doctor McHottie and his charming red balloons.
Oh, hey big screen version of Monty Python's Holy Grail and free popcorn washed down with icy cold Narragansett.
Oh, whaddup TERRY EFFING JONES. Seriously, you guys,…More »
Some enchanted evening!
Much as my boyfriend was disappointed I couldn't get him through the velvet rope, it was wonderful to go to an event where, even in a relatively intimate space, you could move around easily, find a seat, and, most importantly,…More »
Way to show a +1 a stellar time, y'allz. I have now been officially moved to gain my own elite status, so I can bring Scotty B. as MY +1, and not get dumped halfway into the night for some chick he knocked up 9 months ago.
I had to wake up at 5am the…More »
Hangin' in Hogtown (17)You can take the girl outta Toronto, yada yada. |
OM NOM SUSHI SNARF (15)Maki drives me whacky. |
Live Free or Dine (3)Tamar Takes New Hampshire |
Take (Me) Out (13)...by which I mean, keep (me) in. These places taste all the better when you don't, for whatever reason, actually have to step foot in them. |
Off to the Races! (9)Because novice runners are allowed to be snarky too. |
Date Night in Beaners (17)First, second, eighth, the morning after, Boston's got you covered. |
The Davis Square Koran (31)Last stop before Alewife. Save yourselves. |
My Maine Man (8)Follow I-95 to your bliss. |
ROTD-day! (6)The happiest days are the days when ROTDs are born. So...every day! |
Travelin' Prayer (9)Billy Joel cares if you make it there on time. |
"Yelp me, I think I'm falling in love again..."
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Somerville, MA
Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I LoveThe Savage Lovecast, financial district swag, semicolons, label-makers.
Find Me InA warm, foamy latte.
My HometownNewton, MA
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm docenting for food at local art museums.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause snark is a dish best served cold.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAn Omnivore's Dilemma
My First ConcertBilly Joel's River of Dreams tour. Still got the tee-shirt.
My Favourite MovieBefore Sunrise. But really Apollo 13.
My Last Meal On EarthBottomless spicy yellowtail maki, raspberries, and a dirty vodka martini.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I secretly enjoy the Joshua Tree. Leave me to my shame.
Most Recent DiscoveryIce venti three-pump melon green tea lemonades. (RIP)
Current CrushClive Owen's jaw.